Exclusive Venue Hire at The Stables

Event Venue

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About this space

Welcome to The Stables; a premier private hire venue space situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre. The Stables is the perfect venue for any event such as weddings, parties, corporate functions, business meals and many more.

With an expansive industrial-style space, The Stables offers a versatile setting that can be tailored to your unique needs. The Stables feature ample room for a stage or dance floor, ensuring your event can live up to your entertainment needs with live music and dancing. At Stables, our fully equipped kitchen and modern bar, stocked with an impressive selection of beverages, guarantee a seamless culinary experience for your guests. If the weather is nice, take a step outside and enjoy your event and special moments with your guests on our patio area, the perfect spot for mingling and enjoying the fresh air.

Conveniently located just minutes from Spinningfields, Castlefield, and Deansgate train and Metrolink stations, The Stables is easily accessible for all your guests. The venue can accommodate up to 120 guests seated and 200 standing, making it ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.

Event offers and packages

Host your 2025 festive gathering at The Stables, the ideal venue for events of 40 guests up to 200 guests.
From cozy get-togethers to extravagant celebrations, The Stables is a flexible event space designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you're planning a Christmas party, a festive pop up, a live music event or a winter gathering, our venue features ample room for a stage or dance floor, ensuring a flawless event.

For any bookings confirmed before the end of July, we offer a complimentary prosecco drink reception for any event with over 80 guests.

Please note, minimum spend and hire fee are subject to day of the week.

Christmas Dinner (Up to 110 Guests)

£45 per person

STARTERS
1. Prawn roll, made with king prawns, togarashi seasoning, shallots and cucumber, yuzu-mayonnaise, soft brioche roll
2. Ham Hock terrine, fennel, orange, lambs lettuce, cornichons, toasted fig loaf (gf)
3. Roasted Aubergine on curried yogurt, crispy sage & pine nuts (ve,gf)

MAINS
1. Pork Belly with roasted carrots & parsnips, apple sauce, bone gravy
2. Turkey 'filet', garlic butter and rosemary, roasted carrots and parsnips, bone gravy
3. Roasted 'chicken' rosemary, roasted carrots & parsnip, gravy (ve)
4. Roasted salmon fillet, parsley, lemon and thyme roasts carrots and sorrel (gf)
For the tables to share - roasted sprouts and lardons, roasted potatoes, horseradish sauce, cranberry sauce

DESSERT
1. Mince Pie and brandy cream (v)
2. Sticky toffee pudding, salted toffee sauce and roasted pineapple, orange custard (ve)
3. Chocolate and cherry, coconut tart (ve,gf)

An expansive industrial-style space in the heart of Manchester City centre. The Stables offers a versatile setting that can be tailored to your unique needs. The venue can accommodate up to 120 guests seated and 200 standing, making it ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger conferences and corporate events.

LUNCH PLATTER

£11.95 per person

A selection of our favourite fresh sandwiches, a mix of baguettes and thick sliced bread, our seasonal salads and a selection of Pipers crisps.
£11.95 per person minimum 10 people

Hot Canapé Menu

£3.50 total

Deep fried duck Gyoza, kewpie mayo
Onion pakora with mango chutney (ve)
Spicy sesame vegan spicy tofoo skewer (ve, gf)
Goats cheese, truffle, caramelised onion arancini (v)
Spicy paneer bites, with yogurt

* £3.5 per Canapé per person

LOADED FOCACCIA PIZZA MENU

£12 per person

Served on Half Dozen other artisan focaccia, loaded
focaccia slices, with portion pots of hot honey.

- Serrano ham, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
- Basil pesto and mozzarella cheese (nut-free)
- Mushroom marinara with truffle oil (ve)

Focaccia's served with fennel, apple slaw with fresh parsley and
lemon.

ADD-ONS 2.5 per person:
+ Smoked feta and watermelon salad
+ Yum Yum Donuts
+ Strawberries and cream
+ Salted caramel brownie (ve)

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £4000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Bespoke packages available upon request - Pricing fluctuates depending on day/time of year - Please note, peek dates during the festive period may be higher than the prices stated above.

Our in-house caterers can provide sit down meals, street food buffets, dessert tables and more.

Example menu:
LOADED - FOCACCIA PIZZA MENU - £12 PER PERSON

Served on Half Dozen other artisan focaccia, loaded
focaccia slices, with portion pots of hot honey.

- Serrano ham, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
- Basil pesto and mozzarella cheese (nut-free)
- Mushroom marinara with truffle oil (ve)
- Focaccia's served with fennel, apple slaw with fresh parsley and
lemon.

ADD-ONS 2.5 per person
+ Smoked feta and watermelon salad
+ Yum Yum Donuts
+ Strawberries and cream
+ Salted caramel brownie (ve)

Tuesday

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £4000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Bespoke packages available upon request - Pricing fluctuates depending on day/time of year - Please note, peek dates during the festive period may be higher than the prices stated above.

Wednesday

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £4000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Bespoke packages available upon request - Pricing fluctuates depending on day/time of year - Please note, peek dates during the festive period may be higher than the prices stated above.

Thursday

8:00 – 0:00

from £1500 hire fee

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £1500

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £6000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Bespoke packages available upon request - Pricing fluctuates depending on day/time of year - Please note, peek dates during the festive period may be higher than the prices stated above.

Friday

8:00 – 0:00

from £1500 hire fee

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £1500

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £6000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Bespoke packages available upon request - Pricing fluctuates depending on day/time of year - Please note, peek dates during the festive period may be higher than the prices stated above.

Saturday

8:00 – 0:00

from £1500 hire fee

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £1500

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £8000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Bespoke packages available upon request - Pricing fluctuates depending on day/time of year - Please note, peek dates during the festive period may be higher than the prices stated above.

Sunday

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Per session

8:00 – 0:00

from £4000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Bespoke packages available upon request - Pricing fluctuates depending on day/time of year - Please note, peek dates during the festive period may be higher than the prices stated above.

Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 120

Catering and drinks

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)

Facilities

Air conditioner

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Self-contained bar and kitchen

Vaulted beamed ceiling

Heritage building, previously part of Old Granada Studios

Food, beverage and front-of-house team

Security team for large-scale events

Canapés, set course menus and buffet style menus available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Contract to be signed to confirm your booking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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About The Stables

Once part of Granada Studios & a feature of Coronation Street, The Stables has been reinvented as an industrial-style event space. The Stables includes a contemporary bar, professional kitchen and space to accommodate a dance floor. Perfect for corporate dining, Christmas parties, private events and special occasions, with capacity for up to 100 seated.

Located within walking distance of Spinningfields, Castlefield and Deansgate train/Metrolink.

Booking an event at The Stables gives you a blank canvas to build your bespoke package.

Your event can come complete with:
- Dining packages created by our Head Chef, ranging from canapés to a la carte set menus
- Drinks & cocktail packages served by our beverage team.
- Range of DJs, in partnership with Reform Radio
- Optional in-house security team for larger events
- Bench seating and rustic trestle tables provided